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Montgomery woman dies in jump from bridge
By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
The body of a 56-year-old, white female from Montgomery was discovered Sunday afternoon at Alabama Power’s Dam boat launch near the Thurlow Dam after she apparently jumped to her death from the 120-foot Fitzpatrick
Bridge. Tallassee Police Department Lt. Chris Owenby confirmed the identity of the woman Monday afternoon, but the name will not be published of respect for her family. Owenby said the woman had been in Tallassee visiting her family. Just before 4 p.m. Sunday witnesses
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called the Tallassee Police Department with a report of a woman jumping from the bridge. TPD and Haynes ambulance responded. It took first responders about half an hour to recover the body. Family members identified the body Sunday evening, Owenby said.
This was the scene at the Thurlow Dam boat launch below Fitzpatrick Bridge Sunday afternoon as first responders recovered the body of a white middle-age female who jumped from the 120ft bridge.
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A time to reflect
By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
It has been a fun filled for week for seniors at Tallassee High School as they enjoyed their last full week of the 2016-17 school year. The week began Monday with Senior Awards. Students, teachers, faculty and staff packed the auditorium to see their favorite students honored. THS students were recognized for graduation with advanced diploma, graduation with honors, for departmental awards, membership in honoraries and clubs and for receiving scholarships. Seniors and their honors and scholarships were Camren Achord (advanced diploma, honors, Auburn University Ever to Conquer, Achievement and Board of Trustees scholarships totaling $29,500), Morgan Alexander (advanced diploma), Haley Ansley (advanced diploma, THS 5 Level 3 completer), Miranda Arant (advanced diploma), Brady Atkins (advanced diploma, honors, Mu Alpha Theta, FFA recognition, Central Alabama Community College academic scholarship for $16,040), Jacob Baker (advanced diploma, Central Alabama Community College academic scholarship for $16,040, Troy University HOBY Award Scholarship for $1,000, Joe Sewell Scholarship for $1,000, Tallassee Education Association See SCHOLARSHIPS • Page A3
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Alex Lynn led the way Thursday as Tallassee High School seniors made their way through the hallways of Tallassee Elementary School for the class of 2016-17 Senior Walk-Through.
THS seniors celebrate final days of high school By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
It has been week full of fun activities for seniors at Tallassee High School. This last full week gave the seniors an opportunity to slow down and enjoy their final days of high school. The fun began Monday evening at the THS senior awards ceremony. Collectively, THS students racked up
over $2 million in scholarship money. Seniors received scholarships from area colleges as well as from local businesses and civic organizations. The fun continued Thursday when the seniors hit the road to go to Tallassee Elementary and Southside Middle School for the Senior WalkThrough. Younger students looked up See THS SENIORS • Page A7
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Boyde Jerome “Jerry” Harrison, a family practitioner in Haleyville and native of Tallassee, was formally installed as president of the Medical Association of the State of Alabama during the 2017 Inauguration, Awards Presentation and 50-Year Physician Recognition Dinner last month. “From the time I was a boy, my mother wanted me to get an education, so she pushed me towards one,” Dr. Harrison told the crowd of banquet attendees. “Patience, persistence, Harrison perspiration, stubbornness...these are a good combination for success. Physicians face challenges every day, and I’m excited to lead the state’s oldest professional medical organization as we navigate these challenges to fight for better health
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The Reeltown community is rallying around one of its own this weekend with a fundraiser that is aimed to benefit Yvette Creel, diagnosed with cervical cancer. Creel’s classmates have organized a co-ed softball tournament, which will be held at the Tallassee S o f t b a l l Complex next Friday, June 2. Creel Creel attended Reeltown High School from 1997 through 2001. It is her high school classmates who she now calls friends that have come together to raise money and awareness to battle cervical cancer. “Her classmates are coming together to express their love and support,” said Jonathan Studdard, See CREEL • Page A7
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Obituaries Mr. Donald Leslie Jones
Doris “Dot” Reed Turner January 10, 1931 – May 16, 2017
Mr. Donald Leslie Jones, USAF (Retired), a resident of Tallassee, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2017, at the age of 84. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. from Jeffcoat Funeral Home Chapel, with John Eidsmoe officiating, burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery, Jeffcoat Funeral Home directing. Mr. Jones is survived by his wife of 54 years, Joan Jones; son, Robert Jones (Rea); grandchildren, Krystal Bryan (Chad), Kayla Whaley (Johnathon) and Max Jones (Carley); great grandchildren, Savannah Grace and Leslie Claire Bryan. Donald is preceded in death by his son, Donald Leslie Jones, Jr., granddaughter, Ivory Gates Jones, parents, Clarence and Dollie Jones; brothers, James, Luther Earl and Clarence Jones, Jr. and his sisters, Ruby Stearns and Sara Melton. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Presbyterian Home for Children @ http:// www.phfc.org. The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 23, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. until service time at Jeffcoat Funeral Home. Online condolences are available at: www.jeffcoatfuneralhome.com.
Doris Reed Turner, 86 of Hoover, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. Dot was born and raised in Jones, AL, and was married to Thurman Turner for 65 years. She loved the Lord and her family and was very dedicated to both. She enjoyed many hobbies during her lifetime including painting, cooking, birds, growing flowers and collecting antique glassware. She also adored following her grandchildren’s sports activities and Auburn football. Dot was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Mrs. Turner is preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Thurman Turner; and by her brother, John Reed, Jr. She is survived by her son, Hubert Thurman Turner, Jr. (Anne Shirley); daughters, Cynthia Turner Williams (Don Allen) and
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Mr. Eric Matthew Mann Mr. Eric Matthew Mann, a resident of Camp Hill, Alabama, passed away May 17, 2017, at the age of 24. Funeral services will be Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 11:30 a.m. at Living Word Church, Wetumpka, Alabama, with Rev. Daren Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Saugahatchee Assembly of God Cemetery in Notasulga, Al, Jeffcoat Funeral Home
Joyce Turner Peavey (James F.); brother, Bob Ed Reed; sisters, Kathryne Colee, Eleanor Joyner and Janey Reed; grandchildren, Michael Peavey, Jessica Peavey, Christopher Williams (Rebecca), Lisa Silver (Billy) and Don Williams, Jr. (Penny); and great grandchildren, Hunter Williams, Jordan Peavey, Isaiah Peavey, Cami Silver, Luke Silver and Trey Williams. The celebration of Dot’s life will be at 1pm on Friday, May 19, 2017 Turner at Southern Heritage Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 12 noon. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to Biblical Marriage Institute, P. O. Box 59561, Birmingham, AL 35259. Online donations may be given at www.biblicalmarriageinstitute.org
Mrs. Gloria Jean Macon
Mr. David Russell Codd, Jr.
Mrs. Gloria Jean Macon, 67, of Tallassee, passed away May 18, 2017. She was born July 6, 1949. She is survived by her mother, Billie S. Carden; children, Melissa Pettus, Tammy Winslett, Sandra Daniel, Hope Precise, Billie Watson and Edward Macon; brothers, Wayne Carden, Roger Carden, John Carden and Donald Carden; sister, Anita Carden; fifteen grandchildren; four great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her father, Winston W. Carden; daughter, Melinda Jo Macon; brother, Michael Carden and sister, Linda Tylicki. The family will have a private memorial service at a later date. Online condolences at www. linvillememorial.com.
Mr. David Russell Codd, Jr., a resident of Tallassee, Alabama, passed away Thursday, May 18, 2017, at the age of 58. Memorial services will be held Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. from Tallaweka Baptist Church, with Rev. Isaac Kervin officiating. Mr. Codd is survived by his wife of 36 years, Mrs. Lena M. Codd; daughters, Jamie Lynn Boles and Michelle Lee Codd; grandchildren, Hunter Boles, Lilly Boles and Landon Boles; sister, Karen Palmer (Lyle) and nephew, Drew Palmer (Jessica). David had a true love for his family, Alabama football, and his precious dogs. He was an amazing husband, father, papa, son, and brother. As a long time employee of Pro-Color Inc, David’s customers always came first and he was loyal to both his customers and the company. David was an excellent cook. He grilled the best steaks around and had a meatloaf that was “out of this world”. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to service time.
Linville Memorial Funeral Home Eclectic, Alabama directing. Matthew is survived by his parents, Bryant and Melissa Mann; brothers and sisters, Ryan, Laura, Abby and Austin Mann: grandparents, Boyce and Gail Ragsdale, numerous uncles, aunts, cousins and friends who loved him dearly. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Jean Marie Pinkston Mann and Bryant Mann, Sr. Matthew Mann loved life. His passions included too many things to mention but church would top his list. His love
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for God was displayed in his short time here. He felt called of God to preach and when given the opportunity he preached from the heart displaying a deep desire that all might come to the knowledge of the truth found in the pages of God’s word. He was chosen to the position of youth pastor and he took this calling serious. He gave his all to those he led and ministered to. Family was his support group. As the oldest son, his brothers and sisters looked up to him. He sought guidance, knowledge and understanding from his mom and dad, his granny and pawpaw, aunts and uncles and even cousins. He loved his cars and
guitars. He held in high esteem his position in the church music ministry. He is loved as dearly as he loved. If words could paint a picture a thousand would not be enough. He will be missed but not forgotten. The family will receive friends Saturday May 20, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. until service time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Living Word Church in Wetumpka, Alabama, 500 Al HWY 170. Online condolences are available at: www.jeffcoatfuneralhome.com. Jeffcoat Funeral Home Directing Tallassee, Alabama
Lee Ann Keven Chambliss Worthington Lee Ann Keven Chambliss Worthington, 46, of Tallassee, died Saturday, May 20, 2017, at Jackson Hospital in Montgomery. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2017, at Elam Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Gene Bridgman officiating. Mrs. Worthington is survived by her husband Darrell Worthington; her children Scott Chambliss, Cody (Krystan) Chambliss,
Santana (James Cannon) Chambliss, Keri Worthington, and Haley Worthington; her grandchildren Isabella Saige Humphries, Madilynn Claire Chambliss, Addison Leigh Chambliss, Kason Kelly, Madison Rainey, and Breanna Fulmer; her mother Diana (Rodney) Ward; her brother Harley Kever; her sisters Tamara Kever and Angela Kever; and her lifelong friends Cheryl Herron and Melony Orr. She was preceded in death by her father Larry Kever.
Mr. William “Billy” Segrest Mr. William “Billy” Segrest, 60, of Eclectic, passed away May 22, 2017. He was born April 6, 1957. Funeral services will be Friday, May 26 at 10 a.m. at Linville Memorial Funeral Home with Rev. Faron Golden officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Linville Memorial Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be Thursday, May 25, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Linville Memorial Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Glenda Segrest; mother, Maydean Segrest; children, Tim Segrest, Cricket Brown (David) and Pam Segrest; sisters, Bobbie Grimes (Terry) and Tina Gross (Barry); and grandchildren, Neil Brown, Mitch Brown and Austin Brown. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert “Bobby” Segrest. He is the grandson of the late Robert A. and Lois Segrest. Online condolences at www.linvillememorial.com. Linville Memorial Funeral Home Eclectic, Alabama
Community Calendar May
The Tallassee Garden Club is now taking new members. If you are interested in becoming a member of the club and to help beautify Tallassee, contact Vickie Bowen at 334-415-1987. • Please contact the Tallassee Recreation Department if you are interested in a self- defense class at 283-4726. Class would consist of situational awareness, prevention, recognition of criminal behavior and some physical defense. The Tallassee City Schools will destroy all special education records of students who are 21 years of age or older and who exited Tallassee City Schools prior to June 2012. Individuals desiring to obtain their special education records may do so by contacting: Tallassee City Schools Special Education Services, 308 King St., Tallassee, AL 36078 or call (334) 283-5675. A picture I.D. is required of all persons picking up special education records. All special education records must be picked up before Thursday, June 8.
May 27
Red Hill Memorial Day BBQ. Ribs, Boston butts and camp stew go on sale at 7 a.m.
May 26
Tallassee High School graduation at Hot O’Brien Stadium at 6 p.m.
June 1
Beginner Clogging Classes will begin Thursday, June 1, at 5:30 pm at the Recreation Department activity room. For more information, please contact Pam Grizzard at 334-740-2621.
June 1
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June 12-23
First session of swim lessons offered by the Tallassee Recreation Department at the city pool. Lesson times for each session are scheduled for 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. There will be an 11 a.m. time for each session IF needed. Registration for swim lessons will begin May 15 at Recreation Department. You must come to Recreation Department to register before June 1.
June 26-July 7
Second session of swim lessons will be offered by the Tallassee Recreation Department at the city pool. Lesson times for each session are scheduled for 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. There will be an 11 a.m. time for each session IF needed. Registration for swim lessons will begin May 15 at Recreation Department. You must come to Recreation Department to register before June 1.
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Woman During the search and recovery, traffic was backed up on Main
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Officials said that there was no evidence that the fall was accidental. Several people who were driving across the bridge Sunday afternoon reported seeing the woman on the east
Scholarships Scholarship for $1,000), Cora Brantley (advanced diploma, FFA recognition), Rachel Brooks (honors, Southern Union State Community College Presidential Academic scholarship award in the amount of $6,528), Sarah Bruice (Troy University’s Excellence in Leadership and Robert Mildred Blount scholarships in the amount of $11,000), Emma Burnham (honors, Mu Alpha Theta), Zachary Butler (advanced diploma), Cayla Champion (advanced diploma), Hyunjin Choi (advanced diploma, honors), Courtney Collier (advanced diploma, honors, Mu Alpha Theta, Central Alabama Community College academic scholarship for $16,040, Southern Union’s Ambassador Scholarship in the amount of $6,528, Tallassee Kiwanis Club Scholarship for $500), Tyler Colvin (THS 5 Level 3 Completer, Army National Guard scholarship funding for $52,178), Madison Cunningham (honors, Mu Alpha Theta, Southern Union State Community College Presidential Academic scholarship award in the amount of $6,528) and Alex Darr ($264,000 in Navy scholarship funding). Others receiving scholarships and awards were Margaret Dean (advanced diploma, honors, English award, Mu Alpha Theta, AUM Warhawk Scholarship for $16,000, $12,000 Mildred Weedon Blount scholarship, Greater Tallassee Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Scholarship for $500, Guardian Credit Union Scholarship for $2,500), Hudson Deem (advanced diploma, honors, mathematics award, Mu Alpha Theta, University of Alabama Dean’s Engineering Excellence and Foundation in Excellence Scholar scholarships totaling $26,940, $12,000 Mildred Weedon Blount scholarship, Greater Tallassee Chamber of Commerce Ambassador scholarship for $500, Austin and Nell Venable Scholarship for $8,000), Landon DuBose (advanced diploma, honors, Troy University’s Foundation and
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Sound of the South Band scholarships totaling $11,000), Devyn Dumas (honors, Mu Alpha Theta, Army National Guard scholarship funding for $52,178), Erin Dunn (advanced diploma, honors, Mu Alpha Theta, Mississippi State University academic and non-residency scholarships totalling of $50,000), Rikki Fecteau (honors, Southern Union State Community College dance scholarship in the amount of $6,528), Lara Katherine Fomby (advanced diploma, honors, Mu Alpha Theta, AUM Recognition Scholarship for $6,000, Faulkner University’s President’s Award scholarship in the amount of $24,000, Tallassee Kiwanis Club Scholarship for $500), Logan Goodman (Faulkner University football scholarship for $76,640), Shakila Griffin (Southern Union State Community College dance scholarship in the amount of $6,528), Drew Griggs (Mu Alpha Theta), Michael Griggs (advanced diploma, honors), Christopher Grover (honors), Brady Hancock (advanced diploma, honors, Faulkner University football scholarship for $76,640, Arnold B. and Joanne B. Dopson Scholarship for $10,000, Tallassee Kiwanis Club Scholarship for $500), Arlunda Heard (advanced diploma, FBLA recognition, Benton McGarr Entrepreneurship award), Andrew Hornsby (honors, Central Alabama Community College band scholarship for $16,040) and Sloan Hornsby (Mu Alpha Theta). Others honored included Jacob Jones (honors, THS 5 Level 3 Completer, $120,000 in Army scholarship funding), Taylor Lindsey (advanced diploma, honors, Mu Alpha Theta, FBLA recognition, Troy’s Excellence in Leadership scholarship in the amount of $10,000 and a band scholarship totaling $11,500, Mildred and Thurman Coker Memorial Scholarship for $1,000), Hannah Linville ($35,000 United States Air National Guard scholarship funding), James Lynn (AUM Achievement Scholarship for
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Of perceptions, reality and (alleged) dirty old men
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Designated Survivor” is an intriguing government/political drama about what would happen if almost the entire Federal leadership in Washington was killed in a terrorist attack at the U.S. Capitol building during a State of the Union speech. A similar plotline was played out in the finale of a 1994 Tom Clancy novel, “Debt of Honor”, but the television series (which has been renewed for a second season) has a different “genre” of villains. The title character in “Designated Survivor” is the token Cabinet member who is isolated from the rest of the government officials attending the annual ceremonial convergence of all three branches of government. In this scenario, it’s the Housing and Urban Development Secretary, portrayed by Kiefer Sutherland. Conveniently, the Secretary happens to be an independent instead of a Democrat or Republican. That type of classification is, of course, somewhat idealistic, but the show’s script doesn’t seem to play favorites between the two major political parties. The new President’s task epitomizes the phrase
“on-the-job training,” and at one point, he’s admonished by one of his staff members to address a particular issue quickly and publicly, because—and this is slightly paraphrased—perception is reality in national politics. Bingo. A Presidential advisor in a television drama confirms what many real-life average citizens have always suspected or pretty much known—the truth doesn’t matter, it’s the presentation and the spin that will determine what the direction of governance and/or what the future of an individual’s career will be. And the “perception-is-reality” concept has come back to haunt many politicians, military command personnel, news media honchos, corporate moguls and other power-mongers who’ve been accused of tomcatting around. (TANGENT/INTERLUDE: The rest of this essay focuses on the stereotype of a male “aggressor” and a female “victim.” That said, the genders could be reversed, or both individuals could be the same gender. Moreover, there are still individuals— of either gender; i.e., bimbos and boy toys—who exploit their sexual wiles for personal gain, perhaps
The So-Called Column By Willie G. Moseley even with an old dude or dowager.) It seems like anytime something lurid surfaces about somebody famous, the supposedly requisite use of “alleged” in reporting on such stories is disregarded because the accused aggressor is a celebrity. Moreover, contemporary American media and its followers want instantaneous answers. Any sense of “let’s-wait-and-see-whatthe-facts-reveal” in such scenarios is disposable and irrelevant, with no benefitof-the-doubt allowed. And in spite of sanctimonious denials and spin by the targeted celebrity/celebrities (which can drag on for months or years—paging John Edwards and Rielle Hunter), such frenetic media histrionics usually seem to result in the, er, accused eventually admitting to the transgressions, even if it’s in an oblique manner. However, another option for the hyper-affluent is a
financial settlement (which may also be considered a “payoff”/ “hush money”) that is usually handled outside the realm of this country’s legal system. This way, the accused has to admit to nothing. Recently, Alabama’s governor became a member of this infamous club of curmudgeons. And millions of average Americans were disappointed when newscaster/commentator Bill O’Reilly was sacked after advertisers began withdrawing sponsorship following the disclosure of, er, settlements to several women who had complained about unwanted advances he’d made. The payoffs allegedly totaled $13 million. O’Reilly was popular because he was considered to be a pragmatist; he didn’t have as much of a direct agenda as other news commentators, and he would abruptly admonish an interviewee—be he/she liberal or conservative—if the interviewee was getting off-track. O’Reilly came across like his advocacy was for the simple truth. But now he’s out, offering words like “unsubstantiated” to describe the multiple accusations, and promising to illuminate his side of the
story in due time. Bill O’Reilly’s severance payout was reportedly as high as $25 million. Folks like us can’t even imagine that kind of money, particularly if it is “perceived” as severance pay due to sordid behavior. Years ago, this page pronounced Newt Gingrich and John Edwards to be dirty old men. Even though age isn’t absolutely a factor, numerous other powerful Americans could now be assigned the same designation. While affairs and harassment have always been around, there seems to be a recent trend toward such participants being held accountable for their actions, regardless of how popular their socio-political agendas or perspectives are. That’s how it should be. But in spite of official complaints and lawsuits, who thinks that kind of imperious behavior will ultimately cease? Such wishful thinking seems to be as fanciful as a political independent becoming President. Willie Moseley is the news editor emeritus fo The Tribune. His column appears here each Wednesday.
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here are groups of people that like to take old military vehicles and restore them. The group my family belongs to is the Dixie Division Military Vehicles Club. We have members from all four corners of the state and a sprinkling of members from other states. Ronnie has a Korean War Dodge ambulance that you might have seen on display or in parades. I have found and restored an Army Mule. We have displayed it twice. First at Wind Creek on Lake Martin and then a few weeks ago we went to a big one at the USS Alabama in Mobile. We loaded the ambulance and mule on separate trailers and away we went. Now, we were not the only ones by a long shot. If you know anything about vehicles there was a World War II motorcycle and the owner and his wife were dressed in World War II uniforms. There were jeeps from World War II, Korea, and Vietnam and, yes, there’s a difference. I won’t
The Coffee Breaker By Ronald Brantley mention them all but you get the idea of what could be seen. Almost everyone has business cards and all are anxious to meet new people and make new friends. Everyone has something to swap or sell in the military line, which makes it even more fun. I decided to give everyone a pack of chewing gum or bubble gum. We estimated that we gave out around 700 packs of gum over the two day period that we sat up. Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, ROTC units and many schools made the tour through the USS Alabama, the submarine and museum in the two days we were there. Among the big hits were the ducks. A duck is a military vehicle that goes on land and in the water. I can’t tell you exactly
how many can ride at a time but it was quite a few. At the end of the ride each person was given a duck quacker and it seemed like everybody that came by was quacking. The USS Alabama had a reenactment. There were two restored Japanese zeros that had a mock attack on the USS Alabama. They would dive at the ship and after the ship fired at the planes they would fly away and come back for another run. I thought this was awesome and could imagine hundreds of these same planes diving at the ships in Pearl Harbor. The weather was great over the two days we spent there. It was made for such an event. I was telling you about the friendliness. They announced that anyone wanting seafood meet at Ed’s Seafood at the end of the causeway at 5:30 p.m. About 40 people showed up. I’m not much for seafood, but Ronnie and Tammy crave it. I ate fried catfish
and baked potato and was as happy as those eating oysters, shrimp, crabs or crawfish. If I’m not mistaken the next showing will be at the Veteran Memorial Museum in Huntsville, Brierfield Iron Works near Montevallo in September, then Tannehill State Park near Birmingham in November. Tannehill is really at McCalla, the home town of Bo Jackson. The park was an old ironworks during the War Between the States. Then off to Auburn University for Military Appreciation Day the third weekend in November. All of these are great places for the entire family if you are looking for some place to go. I hope you will join us sometimes. Ronald Brantley is a regular columnist for The Tribune. His column appears here each Wednesday. He can be reached by email at Rbrantley1@elmore. rr.com
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Inside the Statehouse By Steve Flowers
Decision day nearing in senate race
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ell folks the field is set for the sprint to fill the open U.S. Senate seat of Jeff Sessions. The primary is less than three months away on Aug. 15. There will probably be a run-off on Sept. 26 and the winner of that GOP run-off will be our junior senator from Alabama. In the Heart of Dixie, winning the Republican nomination is tantamount to election. The Dec. 12 general election will be a coronation for the winner of the Sept. 26 Republican primary. It was an interesting closing day of qualifying last Wednesday. It was unbelievable how many people showed up to qualify. There are eleven candidates running in the Republican primary and, amazingly, the Democrats fielded eight candidates. It was like ants coming out of the woodwork. It was similar to our olden days of Alabama politics when everybody and their brother ran for an open governor’s race or a seldom seen open Senate race. We ought to refer to this race as an ant race rather than a horse race. Of the nineteen candidates, only about five are viable contenders. Therefore, about fourteen of these folks are running for the fun of it. In fact, we use to refer to them as “run for the fun of it” candidates. The most colorful run for the fun of it candidate in Alabama political history was Ralph “Shorty” Price. Shorty ran for governor every four years. He usually finished last. His slogan was smoke Tampa Nugget cigars, drink Budweiser beer, and vote for Shorty Price. His campaign platform declared that he would change the term of governor from four years to two years. He would say if you are not smart enough to steal enough as governor in two years, you ain’t smart enough to be governor. My guess is that if someone put Shorty’s name on this Aug. 15 ballot, he would run sixth out of the 12-person GOP field, posthumously. He would probably win the Democratic nomination from the grave. The party leaders were probably glad to see them all show up. They raked in $3,400 a pop from each qualifier. You wonder what motivates those also-ran candidates to put their names on the ballot? Maybe they just want to see their name on the ballot, maybe their Aunt Susie left them $5,000 with the stipulation that they had to use it to run for the U.S. Senate, or they want to tell their grandchildren one day that they ran for the U.S. Senate. They can omit that they ran eleventh. Maybe they won a 4-H speaking contest when they were in school and figured their destiny was to be a U.S. Senator. It is similar to someone trying to walk on to Bear Bryant’s or Nick Saban’s football team and Bryant or Saban grants them permission to get a uniform if only for a day and try out. That bold soul who had to be hit by John Hannah like a tackling dummy can truthfully say to their grandson, “I played football at Alabama for Bear Bryant.” Actually, Alabama’s Sixth Congressional Jefferson/Shelby U.S. Representative, Gary Palmer, was elected to Congress by his doing the above thing while in college at Alabama. Some people suspect that his saying he played for Bear Bryant helped propel him to victory when he was elected a few years ago. Well, let’s give them just due and list them for you. I will list them in order of how I would handicap the field as the race for the Republican nomination begins. The two frontrunners are Roy Moore, followed by Luther Strange. U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks is within striking distance of Big Luther. State Sen. Trip Pittman and Dr. Randy Brinson could be players if they come up with $5 million to spend on the race. Right now, they are unknown to more than 95 percent of the electorate. If Mo Brooks can raise and spend $3 million, or if Brinson or Pittman can pony up $5 million, one of these three could probably knock Luther out of the run-off. Roy Moore is in the run-off. He leads the crowded field. These six brave souls are in for the fun of it. Hopefully, their next-door neighbor or grandmother will vote for them: James Paul Baretta, Joseph Breault, Dom Gentile, Karen Jackson, Mary Maxwell and Bryan Peeples. Enjoy the race. I will keep you posted. Next week I will analyze and handicap the race in-depth. See you next week. Steve Flowers is Alabama’s leading political columnist. His weekly column appears in over 60 Alabama newspapers. He served 16 years in the state legislature. Steve may be reached at www.steveflowers.us.
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The nocturnal and the ambient
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ome people say that they cannot sleep without an oscillating fan blowing on them. Others keep a window open and listen to the sounds of the outdoors. There are still many who opt to sleep with the television on, especially since TV stations rarely sign off anymore. But until recently, I never knew all of those ambient sounds were actually available to be played while one sleeps. Over in Norway, a concept has developed over the past few years, called “Slow TV.” And not only is it popular, it’s conquering all competitors. Slow TV has been around for about seven years and features things such as a seven-hour train ride through the countryside or a ship
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videos featuring boats on the water, waves crashing on the beach, crackling fireplaces (a By Michael la Yule log), slow train rides, and – yes – even an oscillating fan. Bird Not only is this good for sleeping, it’s just on a 134-hour voyage. plain relaxing. All of these programs At the Awards Day are from a driver’s-eyeceremony at Southside view, and even in short Middle School this clips, the footage is week, I was tasked fascinating. with creating a set list The Norwegian of what I call ‘pretelevision network game’ music, just some that produces this background Muzak material often carries to provide a little the programming in real atmosphere. time, or “live.” Slow Rather than play TV has become as much the ambient music of of a cultural touchstone early Pink Floyd or in that part of Europe as composer Erik Satie, I reality TV has become went with a ‘beautiful here in the States. music’-styled playlist: Recently, my wife Lawrence Welk, Percy found some Slow TV Faith, The 101 Strings, available to help her Andre Kostelanetz, Ray sleep (and combat my Conniff, Mr. Acker Bilk. snoring). Easy Listening 101. There are YouTube Guess what? It was
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the calmest crowd we’ve ever had in the SMS Gym. The parents and students were quiet and respectful. The ambient music really worked its magic. Slow TV may be a hit in Norway, but I am ready for it to come to the United States. Wouldn’t it be nice to drown out all those bloviating talking heads on the news shows, and wipe out the dumbeddown aspects of reality television, with a soothing boat ride? Or a shoreline at the beach? Maybe an oscillating fan while listening to the waves. Who needs to be young and restless, or bold and beautiful, when you can be nocturnal and ambient? Bring it on! Michael Bird is a local educator and a regular columnist for The Tribune.
Class of 2017 shows great promise
e think of them as children. It wasn’t so long ago that many of you, as their parents, were responsible for keeping them properly fed, clean and dry. But they are no longer children. The boys and girls that have or will, over the next few days, accept their high school diplomas are no longer boys and girls. They are young adults. I have been managing editor of Tallapoosa Publishing’s Elmore County newspapers – The Wetumpka Herald, The Eclectic Observer and The Tallassee Tribune – for approximately half a year now. In that time, I have had the opportunity to meet several of the young men and women in the Class of 2017 from the various schools throughout the county. While there are many things about our country that worry me, our young adults – and the leadership they will provide us as they move through their lives of both private and public endeavors – are not among them. Take Elmore County High School graduate Abie Tyler, for example.
DAVID GRANGER Managing Editor
When I sat down with her in Eclectic to discuss her being chosen the county’s technical student of the year, I expected someone focused on a technical career, something that would allow her to go to work right out of high school. Of course, there is honor in that choice, but I found out quickly that Abie isn’t your average technical student. She’s a dreamer. And we need dreamers. Abie dreams about design. Who knows? It may be one of Abie’s designs – or one she contributes to – that is the next big thing in protecting us from the damage we’re doing our environment. She’s that smart. She’s that focused. Abie’s not the only one. There’s Wetumpka grad Madison Conley, who may one day stand in a White House briefing
room in front of a room of reporters and outline a president’s day. There are Edgewood’s Kevi Hanson and Caity Jo Lee, whose futures in nursing promise to be a boon to our healthcare. There’s Wetumpka’s Marc Chauvin, a National Merit Scholar, who may prove the key developer of software that protects both us individually and as a nation against the hackers we’ve seen so much in the news lately. And there’s Eclectic’s Isabella Sanders, whose life goal is to bring as many to Christianity and a relationship with Christ as one person can. The Class of 2017 has both dreams and talent. And when those two meet with a clear focus, young men and women can do anything. My advice? Never let those dreams die. Never doubt your talent. There will be times when you want to do both. Don’t. Keep dreaming. Maintain that belief in what you can do. Everyone will fail. It’s those who dust themselves off and step right back up to the task whose names we have remembered, whose feats we have
studied in history books and, more important still, reaped the benefits of. You, the Class of 2017, can write your names in the books. People will remember this time as tumultuous. And I believe they will remember, among you, the people who helped us recover from the tumult. I would be remiss not to express my congratulations to the parents of the Class of 2017 who have set these young men and women on the right paths. You’ve done your job well. It’s not over, but perhaps you can take a well-deserved breath. Most of all, congratulations to the graduates. You have reached the first of many significant milestones in your lives. Keep dreaming and work hard toward those dreams. They will eventually come true. David Granger is the managing editor of Tallapoosa Publishers Elmore County newspapers. He can be reached at david.granger@ thewetumpkaherald.com
A story of birds, bees and knobby knees
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o one ever promised us life would be easy. We all face challenges and have our shares of ups and downs. I’ve had more ups and downs than a kangaroo on a Pogo Stick all jacked up on Mountain Dew, and that’s OK. I wouldn’t be the person I am today had I not faced such adversity. We should embrace our trials and tribulations, learn from them, count our blessings, move on and grow. Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James 1: 2-4 If we want to learn and grow, we must handle the tasks at hand and move on; however, we need time for ourselves, too. We need
JODY FULLER Columnist
that alone time to forget about life’s complexities and appreciate its simplicities. I stay fairly busy, so I get no greater joy than sitting in my rocking chair on my front porch a couple of times throughout the day. It’s where I go when I simply need a break. It’s where I go when I want peace. It’s where I go when I want to see God’s handiwork, particularly at sunset. I like to sit back in my chair with a keen eye out for the birds and the bees and the flowers and the trees, all just beyond my two knobby knees. There is a male blue bird that often sits atop the lone tree in my front yard, while the bees buzz around the
yard sucking up nectar wherever it may be found. My view from the porch is splendid, but I’d much rather have a bird’s or bee’s eye view. I sometimes eat on that front porch, whether it’s a bowl of cereal, a hot dog or a BLT with a Mason jar full of sweet iced tea. Ruby often joins me and lays just a few feet away. She got too close one time and the rocking chair reached over and bit her right on the tail. It’s where I go to read. I’ll cross my legs and lay that book over a knobby knee. I look at my yard and admire the work I’ve done but also think about the work that I need to do. I can make the mockingbirds happy one day by cutting the grass but see a dandelion standing tall and proud above everything else the very next day. I can’t let it taunt me like that, so I have no choice but to get up out of that chair and pull it and any
of its boastful cousins completely out of the ground. Weeds never forget their roots. And from there, it’s back to work. I love working in the yard. There’s nothing quite like it, because it’s not really work. For me, it’s a stressrelieving, prideful hobby with instant gratification. It’s something that has to be done, but it’s something that I take pride in and something that lets me forget about everything else for a little while. It’s my time to be grateful to God for the simple things in life. Simple things like the birds, the bees, and my knobby knees. Jody Fuller is a comic, speaker, writer and soldier with three tours of duty in Iraq. He is also a lifetime stutterer. He can be reached at jody@ jodyfuller.com. For more information, please visit www.jodyfuller.com
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to the seniors as they made their way through the halls of each school, while the seniors had the opportunity to see just how far they have come. Friday, THS seniors took to the pool for the senior picnic, unofficially known as senior skip day. Seniors jumped from the high dive, played baseball and enjoyed principal Coker’s grilling skills. Sunday, seniors along with friends and family met at the high school at 3 p.m. to participate in the baccalaureate ceremony. Pastor Chris Whittington offered a message the seniors and many members of the community came together to pray for the future of the 2016-17 senior class.
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an event coordinator. “They also want to bring awareness to this disease.” Opening ceremonies will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by a balloon release. The first game is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. The group is currently looking for volunteers and vendors to help bring this fundraiser to fruition. “Any interested food vendors or any other types of vendors please contact the group,” Studdard said. “We are also seeking anyone interested in volunteering to help.” May 26 is the deadline to register your team for this event. Team entry fees are $125. Rules for play will be the same as the Tallassee Recreation’s Department rules and regulations. Players must be 16 or older. If you would like more information, the group has established a support page on Facebook for their friend as she battles this disease called Team Yvette Fighting Cervical Cancer. To register your team, or with volunteer or vendor inquiries call (334) 318-0384.
Alabama Power cookout scores big for Relay for Life By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
Friday was a great day for a cookout. Alabama Power Company on Gilmer Avenue took the opportunity to do just that for a good cause. Alabama Power’s annual Relay for Life hotdog sale brought people from Tallassee and surrounding areas out to enjoy good company and good food. Alabama Power fired up the grill around 10:30 a.m. and patrons began buying up the goodies around 11 a.m. In all the hotdog sale generated $766 for Relay for Life. Plates were six dollars each, but many people gave more. “A lot of people donated extra,” said Melinda Emfinger with Alabama Power. “That’s why we did so well. This was our best fundraiser yet.” According to Emfinger, sales from this year’s Relay for Life fundraiser were up from past year’s totals. Alabama Power is a major supporter of Tallassee’s Relay for Life fundraiser and the company raises money throughout the year. “We have boxes that we keep in our window year round,” she said. “We have a lot of customers who are faithful and every month they put money in our
boxes.” Alabama Power also joined forces with area churches to collect even more money for the fundraiser. In all, the groups raised a total of $1650 for Relay for Life. “Thanks to everyone who came out,” Emfinger said. “We could not do it without our customers.” Alabama Power continues to assist Relay for Life with the survivor’s board, which is covered with the thumbprints of survivors. Because this year’s Relay for Life fundraiser was structured differently than those in the past, the board will remain up for survivors who may have missed the opportunity to add
their thumbprint. “If they weren’t at the survivors reception they can stop by and put their thumb print on the board,” she said. “Also, if they know of a survivors who didn’t get an invitation, for whatever reason, stop by and give me their contact information. We have made a new book so we can start fresh next year.” The survivor’s board will remain in the lobby of Alabama Power until the first week of June. All cancer survivors are encouraged to stop by, add their thumbprint and give their contact information to a Relay for Life representative.
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President care for our citizens and fewer mandates for our physicians.” Dr. Harrison is a graduate of the University of Alabama Birmingham School of Medicine and did his internship and residency at Georgia Baptist Medical Center. He’s been in family practice in Haleyville since 1981, and has been very active in the community serving on numerous staff appointments with Burdick-West Memorial Medical Center, Carraway Memorial Medical Center, Lackland Community Hospital, and medical director for Haleyville Healthcare, Hendrix Healthcare and Ridgeview Healthcare, among others. A long-time member of the American Medical Association, Dr.
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Harrison has served as Hospital Medical Staff Section Representative, Alternate Delegate and received the Physicians Recognition Award. He has been a member of the Medical Association and Winston County Medical Society since 1982 and has served on the Council of Medical Service, Board of Censors for 10 years before being elected chair, counselor and life counselor. As a member of the Alabama Board of Medical Examiners, Dr. Harrison has served on the Credentials Committee and chair of the ALBME. He is a member and fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Dr. Harrison is also a member and past president of the Alabama Academy
of Family Physicians and has served on the board of directors as vice president, president-elect and chair. Dr. Harrison is also one of the architects of the Medical Association’s Opioid Prescribing Conference. This year marks the ninth year of the course, and by the end of 2017, the Association will have completed 31 courses. So far, the courses have reached almost 5,000 prescribers. Until 2013 Alabama was one of the only states offering an opioid prescribing education course when the FDA developed the blueprint for Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies for producers of controlled substances.
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reetings from the corner of Bridge and Bridge! Blessings to all as the weeks of Easter continue and we venture towards celebration of the Day of Pentecost. Blessings to all as another school year comes to a close as well! What’s in your pantry? I suppose if I asked this question to any person at a given moment in time, a mental image of the place where food is stored in the house would pop up. That image might be one of plenty or it might be one of lack. What’s in the Elmore County Food Pantry? If I asked this question of residents of our community, the answers I would receive would be equally varied. Some folks know the ECFP well. Others know of it in name and perhaps even purpose. Some know nothing of the ECFP. There is a building at 515 West Boundary St. bearing the name
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Elmore County Food Pantry. The building faces Coosa River Parkway. It is easy to miss if you are not looking for it. If you don’t know anything about it or perhaps think you know something about it, I encourage you to stop by sometime and see what’s in our pantry. This community ministry was born at Victory Temple Church many years ago. It started as a ministry effort to feed “at risk” people in our community. The ministry grew rapidly due to the connection between a tremendous need for service and an abundance of willingness to provide the service. It soon became a 501(c)3 non profit. It was housed in a well-worn warehouse space on company Street for several years before moving to its current location a few years ago. The ECFP is guided by a manager and a board of directors. I am currently serving as board president. We are presently
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searching for a new manager as our current manager, Patti Peacock, will be leaving the area with her family in early June due to ministerial reassignment. There are a few basic facts everyone in our community should know about the pantry. The ECFP serves approximately 500 families in Elmore County each month. Eligible families are given one appointment each month to come and shop. The pantry is set up like a grocery store, and clients select the items they can use within certain limits. Over sixty individual volunteers do all of the shopping, stocking, file preparation and review, shopping supervision, and
weighing and bagging of groceries each month for the six days of food distribution. Clients must meet eligibility standards established by the USDA for food assistance programs. They must provide proof of residency and income, which is reviewed each month and renewed once a year. The pantry distributes an average of 25,000 pounds of food each month. The pantry receives no funds from federal, state or local government. All food items are either donated or purchased from the Montgomery Area Food Bank, which is USDA approved. All funds for operation of the pantry come from individuals, businesses and churches. Food drives that benefit the pantry are often held by agencies and schools within our county. This is all good information to have, but in order to truly see what’s in the pantry, you have to
see it firsthand. If you volunteer on a regular basis, keep coming back. If you haven’t been to the pantry in a while, stop in for a visit. If you’ve never been there, make some time to drop by and see what it’s all about. Last Saturday during a regular monthly distribution day, close to 200 people came in and out of the pantry for various reasons. Some were there to help – others were there for help. Religious affiliation ranged from Southern Baptist to Mormon to non-believers and everything in between. Everyone who came through the place saw a glimpse of God’s kingdom of heaven right here in our own community. Check it out for yourself sometime and see what’s in our pantry! Rev. Yarboro is the Pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Wetumpka
Church Briefs • Episcopal Church of the Epiphany
On May 28 at 9:30 a.m. Father Wells Warren will lead a Sunday School lesson on “Jesus Ascends into Heaven.” At 10:30 a.m. Father Wells will celebrate a Festival Holy Eucharist to celebrate Ascension Sunday. The service will be the first using the church’s new Coronation paraments. Refreshments will follow in the Little House. For more information, visit the church website: http://epiphanytallassee.org/
• Tallassee Community Center
A Woman Worthy of Double Honor. You are cordially invited to celebrate with us as we honor a true woman of God, Chief Apostle Dr. Audrey L. Brightmon, on Saturday May 27, at 3 p.m. at the Tallassee Community Center Thank you and God Bless.
• East Tallassee United Methodist Church
The “River’s Edge Flea Market” is open every Saturday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. All vendors are welcome: new items, old items, crafts, youth groups, ball teams, baked goods, produce and food. The flea market is sponsored by the East Tallassee UMC and is located across from City Hall. We will offer various priced booths. To reserve a space call Joan Wood at 334-312-4913. All proceeds raised by ETUMC will be used for church-sponsored programs.
• St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
”Our Life’s Journey” is an outreach of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Tallassee, Fr. Mateusz Rudzik, Pastor; and Knights of Columbus Council
15093, Andy Lacey, Grand Knight. It airs on WACQ-AM 580 and FM 101.1 each Sunday from 8:00-8:30 a.m. Listen online at www.wacqradio.com OR on your smart phone using the TuneIn app.
• Elam Baptist Church
Rev. Gene Bridgman, pastor and Kevin Lanier, minister of music, urge everyone to attend Church each Sunday. Visitors and members have a special invitation to attend all services, events, fellowships and special events at Elam. Look for Relay for Life changes this year. Relay has kicked off with a pre-order home-cooked bake sale. Order your favorites. Contact Dianne Arendts. Worship each Sunday is at 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Life-changing Bible hour begins at 10 a.m. Sunday with nursery available and classes for all ages. The Mid Week Renewal
with Prayer begins at 7 p.m. each Wednesday following choir rehearsal at 6 p.m. All Choir members please be present. The monthly ongoing Elam ACTS Ministry of rice and chili continues. “KIC”, a ministry for children, meets each Sunday in the Sanctuary at 11 a.m. for a children’s sermon with Will Haynes following the Fellowship Hymn. Children’s church will follow with joint assembly and age group divisions. Children, age 2-10 years, please take advantage of this special time each Sunday. Sunny Seniors meet the second Monday each month at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast and fellowship. WOM meet each month on the second Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. If you need any information, please phone the church office at 334-2832800. Everyone is encouraged to be in church for all services and
events. You will be blessed indeed!
• Calvary Baptist Church of Tallassee
If you are looking for a church to worship and praise the Lord, come join us at 293 N. Wesson Street in Tallassee. Our services are at 10 a.m. Sunday School, 11 a.m. morning worship service, 6 p.m. evening service. Also join us 7 p.m. Wednesday evening for our prayer and fellowship service. If you have any questions call Pastor Jim Voss at (334) 283-2366.
• Tallassee Church of Christ
Sunday School begins at 10 a.m., Worship service begins at 11 a.m., Sunday evening service begins at 5 p.m., Wednesday night services begin at 6 p.m. Visitors welcome at all services. Phone number: (334) 238-5437. Located at 209 Gilmer Ave.
Area Churches AME ZION Mt. Zion Chapel AME Zion 2340 Crenshaw Rd., Wetumpka 567-4413 Rogers Chapel AME Zion 709 W. Bridge St., Wetumpka 567-8144 Jackson Chapel AME Zion 4885 Coosada Rd., Coosada Jones Chapel AME Zion 2414 Ingram Rd. (Co. Rd. 3), Elmore ABUNDANT LIFE Abundant Life Church 9301 U.S. Hwy 231., Wetumpka 567-9143 ASSEMBLY OF GOD Agape Tabernacle Assembly of God 1076 Kowaliga Rd., Eclectic 541-2006 Bethel Worship Center 11117 U.S. Hwy 231., Wetumpka 567-5754 Crossroads Assembly of God 2534 AL Hwy 14., Millbrook 285-5545 First Assembly of God 3511 Shirley Ln., Millbrook New Home Assembly of God 5620 Caesarville Rd., Wetumpka 5692825 BAPTIST Abraham Baptist Church Millbrook Antioch Baptist Church 1115 Antioch Rd., Titus 567-2917 Beulah Baptist Church 2350 Grier Rd., Wetumpka 514-2881 Blue Ridge Baptist 4471 Jasmine Hill Rd., Wetumpka 5674325 Brookwood Baptist Grandview Rd., Millbrook Calvary Baptist 504 W. Osceola St., Wetumpka 567-4729 Central Baptist 3545 W. Central Rd., Wetumpka 541-2556 Coosada Baptist 20 Kennedy Ave., Coosada Deatsville Baptist 184 Church St., Deatsville Eclectic Baptist Church
203 Claud Rd., Eclectic 541-4444 Faith Baptist 64 Chapel Rd., Wetumpka 567-4417 First Baptist Church 205 W. Bridge St., Wetumpka 567-5191 First Baptist of Elmore Hwy. 14 Co. Rd. 74, Elmore Galilee Baptist 95 Old Georgia Rd., Wetumpka 567-4178 Good Hope Baptist 1766 S. Fleahop Rd., Eclectic Goodship Baptist Hwy. 143, Millbrook Grace Baptist Old Montgomery Hwy., Wetumpka 567-3255 Grandview Pines Baptist Deatsville Hwy., Deatsville Green Ridge Baptist 288 Turner Rd., Wetumpka 567-2486 Harvest Baptist 2990 Main St., Millbrook Hillside Baptist 405 Old Montgomery Hwy., Wetumpka Holtville Riverside Baptist 7121 Holtville Rd., Wetumpka 514-5922 Lake Elam Baptist 4060 Gober Rd., Millbrook Liberty Hill Baptist 61 Crenshaw Rd., Wetumpka 567-8750 Lighthouse Baptist 2281 Main St., Millbrook Living Water Baptist 1745 Grass Farm Rd. (Co. Rd. 80), Weoka Millbrook Baptist Millbrook 285-4731 Mitts Chapel Baptist 935 Cold Springs Rd., Deatsville 569-1952 Mt. Hebron West Baptist 150 Mt. Hebron Rd., Elmore 567-4441 Mt. Herron East Baptist Church 4355 Mt. Herron Rd. Eclectic, Al 36024 334-857-3689 Mountain View Baptist 1025 Rifle Range Rd., Wetumpka 5674458
New Harmony Baptist 3094 New Harmony Rd., Marbury 3121878 New Home Baptist 1605 New Home Rd., Titus 567-0923 New Hope Baptist 6191 Lightwood Rd., Deatsville 569-1267 New Lily Green Baptist 6504 Deatsville Hwy., Deatsville New Nazareth Baptist Hwy. 143, Deatsville Pleasant Hill Baptist Pleasant Hill Rd., Eclectic 541-3460 Prospect Baptist Prospect Rd., Eclectic 567-5837 Redland Baptist 1266 Dozier Rd., Wetumpka 567-8649 Refuge Baptist Church 3098 Red Hill Road Tallassee 334-857-2638 Rehoberth Baptist 8110 Rifle Range Rd., Tallassee 567-9801 Rushenville Baptist 10098 Georgia Rd., Eclectic 541-2418 Saint James Baptist 1005 Nobles Rd., Wetumpka 567-6209 Saint James Baptist 101 Gantt Rd., Deatsville 569-3006 Santuck Baptist 7250 Central Plank Rd., Wetumpka 567-2364 Seman Baptist Seman, Alabama Shoal Creek Baptist 13214 Holtville Rd., Deatsville 569-2482 Springfield Baptist Hwy. 7, Millbrook Thelma Baptist 810 Weoka Rd., Wetumpka 567-3665 Titus Baptist 6930 Titus Rd., Wetumpka 334-531-2120 Tunnell Chapel Baptist 210 Central Plank Rd., Wetumpka 567-2589 Victory Baptist
5481 Main St., Millbrook Wadsworth Baptist 2780 Hwy. 143, Deatsville 569-2851 BAPTIST - MISSIONARY Atkins Hill 565 Atkins Rd., Wetumpka 567-1141 Cathmagby Baptist 3074 Mitchell Creek Rd., Wetumpka 567-4787 First Missionary Baptist at Guilfield 412 Company St., Wetumpka 567-7455 Goodhope 1389 Willow Springs Rd. Wetumpka 567-7133 Lebanon 17877 U.S. Hwy. 231, Titus 514-1097 Mount Canaan 1125 Weoka Rd., Wetumpka 567-2141 Mount Pisgah 16621 U.S. Hwy. 231, Titus 567-3668 Mt. Zion 371 AL Hwy. 14, Elmore, 567-2613 Mt. Zion #3 1813 Luke Paschal Rd., Eclectic New Home 5130 Elmore Rd., Wetumpka 567-5966 Second Missionary 760 N. Bridge St., Wetumpka 567-8601 Spring Chapel Jasmine Hill Rd., Wetumpka 567-6493 Sweetwater 163 Michael Lane, Wetumpka 334-5389415 Tabernacle Baptist 1020 W. Tallassee St., Wetumpka 5670620 BAPTIST - PRIMITIVE Bethel Old School 4625 Jackson Rd. (C.R. 103), Wetumpka Providence 4850 Chana Creek Rd., Wetumpka CATHOLIC Our Lady of Guadalupe 545 White Rd., Wetumpka 567-0311
CHURCH OF CHRIST Church of Christ of Elmore 470 Caesarville Rd., Wetumpka 567-6670 Church of Christ Grandview Pines 165 Deatsville Hwy., Millbrook Cold Springs Church of Christ 5920 Alabama Hwy. 143, Deatsville Georgia Road Church of Christ 4003 Georgia Rd., Wetumpka 567-2804 Lightwood Church of Christ 251 New Harmony Rd., Deatsville 5691510 Redland Road Church of Christ 2480 Redland Rd., Wetumpka 514-3656 Wetumpka Church of Christ W. Bridge St. At W. Main St., Wetumpka 567-6561 CHURCH OF GOD Elmore Church of God 10675 Rucker Road, Elmore Gethsemane Church of God 705 Cotton St., Wetumpka 567-9886 Church at the Brook 2890 Hwy. 14, Millbrook Maranatha Church of God 2621 Holtville Rd., Wetumpka 567-6786 Victory Tabernacle AOH Church of God Hwy 143, Millbrook Wetumpka Church of God Hwy. 9 N. Wetumpka 215-3091 CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN Cedarwood Congregational Christian 10286 US Hwy 231 N, Wetumpka 567-0476 Seman Congregational Christian 15970 Central Plank Rd., Seman Union Congregational Christian 8188 Lightwood Rd., Marbury 569-2122 EPISCOPAL The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany 2602 Gilmer Ave., Tallassee 252-8618 Trinity Episcopal Church 5371 U.S. Hwy. 231, Wetumpka 567-7534
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Larry Taylor, president of Gulf State Packaging, cut the ribbon Wednesday for the company’s new facility in Tallassee. Taylor was joined by Mayor Johnny Hammock, Rick Dorley, Don Haycock and several members of the Tallassee Chamber of Commerce and some of the new workers that Gulf State now employs.
Gulf State Packaging celebrates opening with a ribbon cutting By CARMEN RODGERS Tallassee Tribune
Members of the Tallassee Industrial Board along with representatives for Gulf State Packaging held a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday for the new facility that will create 19 new jobs. “Gulf State Packaging will make a strategic investment of more than $7 million to expand the capabilities of our corrugated box-making factory. The investment will include state-of-the-art facilities along with new and upgraded equipment,” said Larry Taylor, President of Gulf State Packaging. Established in 1990, Gulf State Packaging, Inc., manufactures corrugated shipping boxes and serves a six-state region of the southeast. The company specializes in packaging design to meet the specific needs of each customer with a focus on customer satisfaction and exceeding expectations. All of its products are sustainable, environmentally friendly and plant waste material is 100-percent recycled. The company currently employs more
than 90 people at its facilities in Bay Minette and here in Tallassee. Taylor said the Tallassee Plant opened in May of 2011 as a warehouse operation. “We began manufacturing corrugated shipping boxes in 2012 and have grown steadily since,” Taylor said. “We now employ20 full-time staff and with the investment project we will be adding 15 new jobs in the next three years.” Taylor also extended thanks to the Elmore County Economic Development Authority for its assistance with the project and the many agencies that worked behind the scenes. “We look forward optimistically as we build new things together with our strong base of loyal customers, great employees and high hopes. We are proud to announce that we have just received ISO Quality Certification for the Tallassee and Bay Minette plants as we strive for continuous improvement of our process and training of our staff,” Taylor said. “Our people are our strongest asset and we are proud of their accomplishments and dedicated to the task of serving our customers.”
Pet of the Week — Paul Paul is a six-sevenmonth old, possible Lab/ bulldog mix boy, about 35-40 pounds. He isn’t going to get much bigger when fully grown, so he is a perfect size for many families. Paul is very playful, good with other dogs, loves people and is a submissive natured boy. Our adoption fees are $100 for dogs and $50 for cats under one year old; cats over one year old can be adopted by approved adopters for a fee of their choosing. This adoption fee completely covers the
mandatory spay or neuter, basic immunizations, de-worming, microchip, heartworm check for dogs, rabies vaccination (if old enough) and a free health exam with your participating veterinarian. To meet all the great pets at our shelter come to 255 Central Plank
Road. For more information, go to our website at www.elmorehumane. org, email us at hselco@ bellsouth.net or give us a call at 334-567-3377. We are open for adoptions Monday – Friday 10 a.m-5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
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Yard of the Month
The Tallassee Chamber of Commerce has begun selecting Yard of the Month for Tallassee residents. This month’s Yard of the Month belongs to Jennifer Griffitt’s, who lives on Gilmer Parkway. Pictured left to right: Michone Roye, Laurie Rygiel, Jennifer Griffitt and Kat Raiford.
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Tallassee linebacker Cody Kelley, takes down a Lafayette Bulldogs player during the spring game Thursday night in Lafayette.
Tigers give fans a preview of next season’s edition By CARMEN RODGERS Tallassee Tribune
Tallassee’s Tigers loaded up Thursday evening and headed to Lafayette to take on the Bulldogs for a preview of the upcoming football season. According to head coach Mike Battles, the spring went as expected. “It went like I thought it would,” Battles said. “We struggled in some areas and we did well in some areas.” According to Battles, the Tiger’s offensive is looking good but the defense needs a little more practice. “We threw the ball well, but we didn’t do a good job run blocking,” he
said. “We expected that because our offensive line is new.” Tallassee and Lafayette played four quarters. Coaches on both sides played their seasoned players in the first half and their rookie players were put in after half time. “We played our older guys in the first half and then in the second half we played all of our young kids so all of our kids got on the field and got in the action,” Battles said. “We did that to make sure everyone had a chance to get out on the field,” he said. Battles says the jamboree game offered his players hands-on practice that can only make them more prepared for the upcoming football season. “We’re a better team than we were
before we played them so we have to spend the summer getting those guys up to speed,” Battles said. While there was no official score for the spring game, coach Battles believes the night was a win-win. “We came through injury-free and everyone got to play, so it was a good night,” he said. Currently there are 59 players on the 2017-18 varsity football team. Battles says he hopes to retain all 59 players on the roster throughout the summer and into the fall. “If they know where the field is, we’re going to practice all summer so I hope all 59 are dressed when we get ready to play Russell County.” After losing a few seniors this year,
Battles says he still has a handful of upcoming seniors who played football for him last year. “We have a bout 9 or 10 seniors that will be out there who were juniors this past year.” Now that the spring game is a thing of the past, Battles says he and his team is only looking forward. Forward to summer filled with practice to ensure these 59 players are ready come game day. “We’re going to do like we have done for the past five years,” he said. “We’ll start practicing again June 12 and we’ll go three nights a week during the summer and we’ll go to a couple of competitions and we’ll go practice with other schools.”
Seven teams vie for Relay for Life softball title By CARMEN RODGERS Tallassee Tribune
The rain held off just long enough for the first annual Relay for Life Softball Tournament to finish up Saturday. Seven teams competed in the single elimination tournament. “I think it went great,” said event coordinator, Vickie Spivey. “We did have some teams that couldn’t come because they had to work, but I think everybody had a great time. We had no problems and everything went well.” With showers in Saturday’s forecast, the rain held off long enough for each team to play in the tournament. “It worked out perfectly, “she said. “If we had played 15 more minutes we would have been rained out, so the timing worked out perfect.” While the tournament was in good fun for a worthwhile cause, the competition was fierce. Wall Street AME Zion was the winner of the tournament. Reeltown’s First Baptist Church came in second and Tallassee Police Department came in a close third. “All of the teams did great,” she said. “I’m so proud of them.” As of today, the 2017 Tallassee Relay for Life has brought in $47,000 for the American Cancer Society. Furthermore, GKN and Neptune have not made their contributions yet. Once those totals come in the total money raised should be well over
$50,000. “They have a payroll deduction,” she said. “They will turn their money in June.” This year’s Relay for Life goal was $70,000. Once all the money has been collected coordinators plan to review this year’s event to get a solid total of funds raised and to see if there is room for improvement. In the past, Relay for Life was held inside the J.E Hot O’Brien Stadium. This year, however, the survivor’s reception and luminaria walk were held separately from the softball tournament, creating dual Relay for Life events. The survivor’s reception and the luminaria were both held at City Hall back in April. “I think that we’re going to continue with this,” Spivey said. “We might combine it. We’re going to have to tweak it some. I think it was very successful in both events, but it was a change. I think everyone had a great time at the softball tournament.” Spivey says she and others are looking “I want to thank everyone for helping,” she said. “There was a lot of work that went into this and a lot of people helped and I really appreciate everybody.” Now that this year’s Relay for Life softball tournament is past, coordinators are already looking forward to next year. “I’m already cheering on the team here at the hospital,” she said.
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Tallassee’s Police Chief Matt Higgins and Tallassee Police Officer Korey Spivey share a fist bump during Saturday’s Relay for Life Softball Tournament held at the Softball Complex in East Tallassee.
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